- Cost of Living
- Belarus
- United States
- Homyel
- Akron, Ohio
- Comparison
Cost of living in Homyel, Belarus compared to Akron, Ohio, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Homyel (Belarus) is 70% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3.67 BYN ($1.90) | $12 | - 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3.17 BYN ($1.64) | $7 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1.40 BYN ($0.73) | $4.77 | - 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 0.95 BYN ($0.49) | $0.76 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4.60 BYN ($2.38) | $2.19 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.80 BYN ($1.45) | $3.35 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3.30 BYN ($1.71) | $5.58 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.45 BYN ($0.75) | $2.99 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 0.90 BYN ($0.47) | $1.37 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.42 BYN ($1.26) | $2.47 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6.00 BYN ($3.11) | $14 | - 78% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1.53 BYN ($0.79) | $1.94 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.25 BYN ($0.13) | $1.74 | - 93% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Homyel (Belarus) is 68% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 300 BYN ($155) | $1,352 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 250 BYN ($130) | $811 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 23 BYN ($12) | $155 | - 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 180 BYN ($93) | $857 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $553 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $99 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 22 BYN ($11) | $35 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 533 BYN ($276) | $360 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200 BYN ($104) | $88 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12 BYN ($6) | $9 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $13 | - | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Homyel (Belarus) is 21% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 73 BYN ($38) | $41 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 58 BYN ($30) | $32 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 73 BYN ($38) | $69 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 60 BYN ($31) | $89 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Homyel (Belarus) is 57% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 24,411 BYN ($12,649) | $23,333 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.72 BYN ($0.37) | $0.56 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20 BYN ($10) | $43 | - 76% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $14 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Homyel (Belarus) is 12% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 BYN ($8) | $6 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 BYN ($16) | $11 | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $72 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 BYN ($5.18) | $2.96 | + 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8 BYN ($4.15) | $4.51 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.00 BYN ($2.07) | $3.04 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.50 BYN ($2.33) | $1.90 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $15 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Homyel (Belarus) is 53% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11 BYN ($5.44) | $29 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10 BYN ($5.18) | $21 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $143 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 26 BYN ($13) | $61 | - 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2.50 BYN ($1.30) | $8 | - 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.80 BYN ($2.49) | $4.10 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.00 BYN ($1.04) | $4.92 | - 79% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 240 BYN ($124) | $138 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.88 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 40 BYN ($21) | $44 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | $6 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 229 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 26, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Homyel (Belarus) is 58% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$4,200
in Akron, Ohio
you would need to make just about $1,759
(3,395 BYN)
in Homyel.
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